In this episode, Leah Chrest shares her profound journey of grief after losing her husband. But wait, can she, a widow, teach those who are divorced the complexities of navigating loss? Absolutely.
Leah emphasizes the significance of self-forgiveness, the power of community support, and the transformative nature of grief. Through her experiences, she encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, seek God in their pain, and recognize the beauty that can emerge from heartache.
Leah's blog, <a href='https://thecontemplativechristian.com/'>The Contemplative Christian</a>
<a href='https://amzn.to/4gaU4zZ'>Find her books here.</a>

In this episode, Leah Chrest shares her profound journey of grief after losing her husband. But wait, can she, a widow, teach those who are divorced the complexities of navigating loss? Absolutely. Leah emphasizes the significance of self-forgiveness, the power of community support, and the transformative nature of grief. Through her experiences, she encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, seek God in their pain, and recognize the beauty that can emerge from heartache. Leah's blog, The Contemplative Christian Find her books here.

In this episode, Leah Chrest shares her profound journey of grief after losing her husband. But wait, can she, a widow, teach those who are divorced the complexities of navigating loss? Absolutely.
Leah emphasizes the significance of self-forgiveness, the power of community support, and the transformative nature of grief. Through her experiences, she encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, seek God in their pain, and recognize the beauty that can emerge from heartache.
Leah's blog, <a href="https://thecontemplativechristian.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Contemplative Christian</a>
<a href="https://amzn.to/4gaU4zZ" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find her books here.</a>

From Loss to Joy: Learning life lessons from a widow

The Positively Joy podcast is taking a powerful new direction and diving into a subject that touches so many hearts: relationships. I’m Yvette Walker, creator and host. God has placed it on my heart to share my own journey through a difficult divorce and my path back to joy—a path where God became my everything. I remember the overwhelming hurt and confusion, but I also remember the freedom that came through Jesus. In this new season, we’re going to get real. We’ll talk about the deep pain, the loss, but also the healing and liberation found in Christ. After 13 years of marriage to a man with bipolar depression, I was left broken, questioning my worth. But Psalm 91 became my anchor. “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge.” It was through faith, self-discovery, and God’s protection that I learned joy isn’t tied to life’s circumstances—it’s a choice. By leaning into His promises, I found love for myself, peace in His presence, and joy in the everyday moments I once overlooked. I invite you to join us on this journey. Share it with those who need these conversations. Positively Joy is evolving, and we’re stepping into something even greater.
Want to be a guest on POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After Divorce? Send Yvette Walker a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/positivelyjoy

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The Positively Joy podcast is taking a powerful new direction and diving into a subject that touches so many hearts: relationships. I’m Yvette Walker, creator and host. God has placed it on my heart to share my own journey through a difficult divorce and my path back to joy—a path where God became my everything. I remember the overwhelming hurt and confusion, but I also remember the freedom that came through Jesus.In this new season, we’re going to get real. We’ll talk about the deep pain, the loss, but also the healing and liberation found in Christ. After 13 years of marriage to a man with bipolar depression, I was left broken, questioning my worth. But Psalm 91 became my anchor. “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge.”It was through faith, self-discovery, and God’s protection that I learned joy isn’t tied to life’s circumstances—it’s a choice. By leaning into His promises, I found love for myself, peace in His presence, and joy in the everyday moments I once overlooked.I invite you to join us on this journey. Share it with those who need these conversations. Positively Joy is evolving, and we’re stepping into something even greater. Want to be a guest on POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After Divorce? Send Yvette Walker a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/positivelyjoy

The Positively Joy podcast is taking a powerful new direction and diving into a subject that touches so many hearts: relationships. I’m Yvette Walker, creator and host. God has placed it on my heart to share my own journey through a difficult divorce and my path back to joy—a path where God became my everything. I remember the overwhelming hurt and confusion, but I also remember the freedom that came through Jesus. In this new season, we’re going to get real. We’ll talk about the deep pain, the loss, but also the healing and liberation found in Christ. After 13 years of marriage to a man with bipolar depression, I was left broken, questioning my worth. But Psalm 91 became my anchor. “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge.” It was through faith, self-discovery, and God’s protection that I learned joy isn’t tied to life’s circumstances—it’s a choice. By leaning into His promises, I found love for myself, peace in His presence, and joy in the everyday moments I once overlooked. I invite you to join us on this journey. Share it with those who need these conversations. Positively Joy is evolving, and we’re stepping into something even greater.
Want to be a guest on&nbsp;POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After Divorce? Send&nbsp;Yvette Walker&nbsp;a message on PodMatch, here:&nbsp;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/positivelyjoy

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